KNIPEX 989830US 10-Piece 1000V Insulated Industrial Tool Set

Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Knipex is an independently owned family enterprise steeped in tradition and specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality pliers. The world's leading brand in pliers today, Knipex is focused on the performance, service life, and ergonomics of its tools in order to meet the high expectations of professional users.

This 10-piece Knipex set, made in Wuppertal-Cronenberg, Germany, features tools with insulated handles that meet or exceed ASTM F1505-01 and IEC 60900:2004 standards for electrical work. In addition to quality, innovation, and performance, other important cornerstones of the brand are sustainable actions and value-guided orientation.

The set offers five pliers and five screwdrivers, and it comes in a durable, shock-resistant black carrying case with a honeycomb foam insert that enables you to store a variety of equipment. The set includes:

02 08 225 9-inch high-leverage combination pliers 26 18 200 8-inch chain nose side cutting pliers (stork beak pliers) 95 18 165 6-1/2-inch cable shears 74 08 200 8-inch high-leverage diagonal cutter 88 08 250 10-inch Alligator water pump pliers 53704 Slotted screwdriver (4-inch length) 53706 Slotted screwdriver (5.9-inch length) 53711 Philips screwdriver (3.15-inch length) 53712 Philips screwdriver (4-inch length) 54812 Robertson square-drive screwdriver (4-inch length)

Knipex takes a meticulous approach to the quality of its tools. The steel they use is precisely hardened with a maximum of 0.8 percent carbon and defined parts of chromium and vanadium, guaranteeing optimum cutting performance and service life, even though it requires special production and costs a bit more. The rivet of their high-leverage diagonal cutter is forged straight onto the pliers, which takes extra effort but ensures it can withstand a lot of stress.

The company also pays close attention to the small details, such as the angles, sharpness, hardness, and toughness of the cutting edges, the precision and smooth movement of the joint, and the handle design and finish. Knipex keeps reviewing these subjects, researching, testing, and continuously improving their pliers.

The Knipex brand was founded in 1882 when C. Gustav Putsch set up his own forge shop in Cronenberg, now a suburb of Wuppertal. The company is now run by the fourth generation of that family, and it remains focused on providing high-quality, long-lasting tools for professional users.

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